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#1547 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Mohave Valley Junior High School

Elementary School · Mohave Valley Elementary District (4379) · Mohave Valley, AZ

A Mohave Valley Elementary District (4379) elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.

6565 S GIRARD AVE, Mohave Valley, AZ 86440

  • Math 29% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 38% proficient (2022)
  • 30.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.6Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.79 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.1Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency29% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency38% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency34% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)30% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+3.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile58th
Resources & Environment2.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio30.1:1
District spending per student$9,919
Chronic Absenteeism49.4%

Students at Mohave Valley Junior High School score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency29%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency38%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 34% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
56%
ELA
76%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
79%
2011
Math
55%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
81%
2013
Math
64%
ELA
80%
2014
Math
19%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
26%
ELA
29%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
33%
ELA
35%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
26%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
26%
2020*
Math
28%
ELA
31%
2021*
Math
28%
ELA
31%
2022
Math
29%
ELA
38%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Mohave Valley Junior High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated715/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$67,316

Median home value

$231,700

Median rent

$1,066/mo

College educated

11.8%

Homeownership

81.5%

Poverty rate

13.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 86440; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Fort Mohave Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.1PK–82.8 mi399Compare →
Desert Star AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified7.4K–82.9 mi503Compare →
Mohave Valley Connections AcademyEnrollment path unverified3.1K–84.5 mi34Compare →
Camp Mohave Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.5K–84.9 mi349Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Mohave Valley Elementary District (4379)

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 4
District spending per student
$9,919NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Mohave Valley Junior High School is listed in Mohave Valley Elementary District (4379); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mohave Valley Junior High School

Mohave Valley Junior High School is a public elementary school in Mohave Valley, AZ, part of Mohave Valley Elementary District (4379), serving approximately 482 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 30.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,547 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mohave Valley Junior High School

What grades does Mohave Valley Junior High School serve?

Mohave Valley Junior High School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Mohave Valley Junior High School?

Mohave Valley Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 482 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mohave Valley Junior High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Mohave Valley Junior High School is 30.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mohave Valley Junior High School rank in AZ?

Mohave Valley Junior High School ranks #1,547 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Mohave Valley Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mohave Valley Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Mohave Valley Junior High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mohave Valley Junior High School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Mohave Valley Junior High School a charter school?

No, Mohave Valley Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Mohave Valley Junior High School a Title I school?

No, Mohave Valley Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
482
Student-Teacher Ratio
30.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Mohave County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
49.4%
Area population (ZIP 86440)
8,403
Area average commute
23.6 min
Area median age
47
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 86440; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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